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Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (6 circuit)

Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Soweto, Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 91.8%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Soweto, Johannesburg, Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,125
Learners
38
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 147 learners from Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 91.8% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316012578.1%
202419314876.7%
202514713591.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics543768.5%
Mathematical Literacy13910676.3%
Physical Sciences442454.5%
Life Sciences745777.0%
Accounting282278.6%
Business Studies665989.4%
Economics443375.0%
Geography1269575.4%
History1058480.0%
English First Additional Language193193100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

Here is how Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg Central district.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School, 2,678 compared with 1,125; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.9% against Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School's 91.8%.
  • High School President is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,371 learners against Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School's 1,125; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School's 91.8%.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School, 2,256 compared with 1,125; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.5% against Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School's 91.8%.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,987 learners against Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School's 1,125; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.9% against Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School's 91.8%.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School's 1,125; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

And within Johannesburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,125; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School's 1,125; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School's 91.8%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,125; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,125; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School's 1,125; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School for 2027

Because Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1371, Mokhomo Street, Mofolo Central, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
Post Box P.o.box 621 Kwa-Xuma 1867 1868
Telephone
082 484 3288
EMIS number
700133181

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School directly, on 082 484 3288, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School's 91.8% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School?
Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School reported 1,125 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School?
Yes, Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.8%, in 2025. That's up from 78.1% in 2023.
Is Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tlhatlogang Junior Secondary School?
You can call 082 484 3288. It is located at 1371, Mokhomo Street, Mofolo Central, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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